"Mother's River" Cancer Prevention Initiative Brings Expert Care to Jiuquan & Jiayuguan

"Mother's River" Cancer Prevention Initiative Brings Expert Care to Jiuquan & Jiayuguan

To further advance high‑quality cancer prevention and treatment in Gansu Province and facilitate the distribution of specialized cancer care resources to the grassroots level, the "Mother's River" Cancer Prevention Public Service Initiative – Expert Outreach Program was successfully carried out in two cities. On June 12, the program took place at Jiuquan People's Hospital; on June 13, the expert team continued with a public free clinic at the CNNC 404 Hospital in Jiayuguan. The initiative was organized by the Bethune Charitable Foundation and co‑hosted by the Lanzhou Campus of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital, Jiuquan People's Hospital, and the CNNC 404 Hospital in Jiayuguan.

The visiting expert team was highly accomplished. It included specially invited Professor Ma Lulin, former Director of the Urology Department at Peking University Third Hospital. The team was led by Wang Junjie, Chair of the Chinese Society of Radiation Oncology, Chair of the Radiotherapy Expert Committee of the Bethune Charitable Foundation, Director of the Radiation Oncology Department at Peking University Third Hospital, and President of the Lanzhou Campus of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital. Other experts from Peking University Third Hospital included Qu Ang, Tian Suqing, and Guo Fuxin. Yin Le, Director of the Project Development Department of the Bethune Charitable Foundation, also participated. The multidisciplinary team from Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital included Vice President Su Anping, Professor Du Lanning, Professor Pan Ming, Professor Zhang Yingdong, Professor Chen Cheng, and other leading specialists in radiation oncology, medical oncology, and surgical oncology. Together, they provided free consultations, disease screening, health advice, and personalized diagnostic and treatment guidance to the local population. The expert team assessed each patient's condition carefully and thoroughly, developed precise treatment plans for complex cases incorporating cutting‑edge technologies such as heavy ion therapy, and provided education on early cancer screening, early treatment, and science‑based rehabilitation. They also engaged in knowledge sharing with local healthcare professionals to support grassroots medical development.

Free Clinic Site

Academic Exchange Meeting

During the academic exchange session, experts and healthcare professionals came together to explore cutting‑edge knowledge and practical experience in the field of cancer treatment, providing a valuable platform for academic exchange. At the same time, Professor Wang Junjie presented copies of his book series, Science Popularization on Radiation Oncology Techniques, to the hosting hospitals, supporting grassroots medical education and professional development through high‑quality academic resources.

Looking ahead, the Lanzhou Campus of Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital will remain committed to its founding mission: "Serving patients, benefiting society." The hospital will continue to actively fulfill its public service responsibilities by regularly carrying out outreach programs such as medical assistance, grassroots free clinics, and academic capacity‑building initiatives. Through these efforts, the hospital aims to further expand access to high‑quality cancer care resources, continuously improve the quality of regional cancer diagnosis and treatment services, and steadfastly protect the health of the community — making a strong and sustained contribution to the development of a Healthy Gansu.

Written by: Liu Qiong

First review: Liu Qiong

Second review: Guo Yishan

Third review: Cai Qinghua

Consultation Numbers of Lanzhou Campus, Gansu Wuwei Cancer Hospital

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